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The Soft Summer Mani

17 items

Maria

Soft, delicate, and a little bit dreamy 🌸 These nail shades are perfect for that subtle, put-together summer look - nothing too bright, just effortlessly pretty.

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Regular Nail Polishes

Clean, minimal, reads slightly pink/gray depending on your skin tone. I find applying Opi nail polishes easier if I keep the brush lightly on the nail to avoid getting it into my cuticules and streaking.

OPI Nail Lacquer - Don't Bossa Nova Me Around

This is gel like nail polish from Essie (regular with a gel effect, you don't need a lamp). I love Essie gel couture polishes cause they are long lasting and have high shine, especially paired with gel couture top coat. This shade is perfect for eleg...

essie Gel Couture Nail Polish - Princess Charming

This is deeper, muted plum shade that still works for soft summer palette if you are up to something a bit more mysterious ✨

essie Gel Couture Nail Polish - Not What It Seams

Bought my first Orly nail polish years ago and fell in love with it instantly. This is a cool neutral dusty lavender shade that works perfectly with a soft summer colour palette.

Orly - Totally Clueless

Another one from Orly in a beautiful lavender gray colour✨

Orly - November Fog

Just got this pretty dusty blue shade and can't wait to try it out.

Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish, Behind The Glass

I am usually into all kinds of soft pink nails, but once in a while I like to switch things up. If you’re into clean, minimal nails but still want that “put together” vibe this shade is perfect for you. It’s one of those soft, wearable tones that goe...

Olive & June Long Lasting Nail Polish, BP, Blue

I've seen ppl trying out this mauve nude shade for everyday look and now I have it on my to buy list. I feel like it could work for soft autumn as well.

essie Nail Polish, Lady Like

If you love soft, muted, neutral shades - this one is a must. Light gray with a lil hint of lavender = subtle, chic, and always looks put together.

OPI - Taupe-less Beach

This deep, dusty rose-brown hits the perfect balance - it's muted, classy, and a little bit cozy.

Olive & June Nail Polish - Patron of the Arts

It’s a dusty rose neutral, but it actually leans a bit warmer than you’d expect. I myself like to experiment with a slightly warmer colours cause I am pretty much neutral so I can go both ways, just not too warm.

Olive and June - HZ

Now this is the clean girl grey you’ve been looking for - polished, minimal, muted and chic.

Olive and June - Koala

Olive and June have amazing variety of shades and this is the perfect denim blue for soft summer-think faded jeans, but on your nails! Tip: Pair with a sheer nude base for a softer, “worn-in” denim effect.

Olive and June Vintage

Muted with just a touch of warmth-perfect for those who like a slightly richer neutral. *Soft summer note: slightly warmer than typical soft summer shades-best if you can handle a touch of warmth.

Zoya - Crystal

This is a fun one:cool, fresh minty shade with just enough brightness to stand out. If you want it softer or more muted, layer 1–2 coats of a sheer milky polish on top. It tones down the brightness while keeping that dreamy soft summer vibe. Perfect ...

Olive and June-Cucumber Sandwich

Pink is literally my absolute favorite color in the whole world, so I might be biased… but this shade? I’m obsessed.

Olive and June - Cockatoo

Such a chill, cool‑toned gray that’s perfect if you’re into soft, understated nails. It feels clean, calm, and super wearable with anything.

Zoya - Dove